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Q. The Moplahs of Malabar (Kerala) who were largely Muslim leaseholders and cultivators, indulged in a series of rebellions in Kerala between 1836-1919. Which of the following regarding these Moplah uprisings is not true?

A
These uprisings were a peculiar form of rural terrorism
B
They were mainly directed against the upper caste Hindu landlords
C
Most of the Moplah martyrs were poor peasants of landless lobourers
D
A small band of Moplahs committed collective suicides in the belief of being called Shahids (martyrs)

Correct Answer

A small band of Moplahs committed collective suicides in the belief of being called Shahids (martyrs)

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